Sariska, in Rajasthan, has been one of the most famous national parks in India, especially for its tigers. However, it had lost every single one of its tiger population to poachers a decade ago. The revelation sent shock waves throughout India and abroad. After much discussions, apprehensions, arguments, legal battles, and interference from the Prime Minister, a few tigers were shifted from Ranthambhore to Sariska. This was the first such experiment anywhere in the world which turned out to be a grand success. Sariska has now more than a dozen tigers. These interesting and revealing experiments are discussed in this book by the author, the then field director of Sariska. He describes first-hand experiences and challenges faced by him on confrontations with villagers, local politicians, and so on. The book will be a valuable addition to wildlife lovers and administrators, especially of national parks.

Contents: Preface, Foreword , Part-1: Past Glory; Sariska, My Valentine; Sariska Tiger Reserve; Southern Forests and its Archeological and Cultural Heritage; Tiger Hunting ; A Royal Passion; Shikar in Sariska in Earlier Days; Water Management in Sariska; Pressures and Challenges in Sariska. Part 2: Debacle in Sariska; Tragedy in Sariska. Part 3: Rebuilding Sariska; Protection and Habitat; Reintroduction of Tigers into Sariska; The Controversies. Epilogue, Representative, List of Sariska's Flora and Fauna, Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Index.